Michael Dogbe

Michael Dogbe (born May 5, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end.^[1] He played college football for the Temple Owls and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Michael Dogbe

Dogbe with the Temple Owls in 2016
Personal information
Born:	(1996-05-05) May 5, 1996 (age 29) Parsippany–Troy Hills, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:	Parsippany Hills (NJ)
College:	Temple
Position:	Defensive end
NFL draft:	2019: 7th round, 249th pick
Career history
Arizona Cardinals (2019–2022) Jacksonville Jaguars (2023)* Houston Texans (2023) Minnesota Vikings (2023)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 62 Sacks: 2.0 Fumble recoveries: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	284 lb (129 kg)	33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m)	9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m)	5.07 s	1.68 s	2.68 s	4.62 s	7.49 s	9 ft 2 in (2.79 m)	34 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]

Arizona Cardinals

Dogbe was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round (249th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.^[3] He played in 8 games for the Cardinals in his rookie year.

On September 8, 2020, Dogbe was waived by the Cardinals and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.^[4][5] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7, November 19, and November 28 for the team's weeks 9, 11, and 12 games against the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, and New England Patriots.^[6][7][8] He recorded his first career sack against Seattle.^[9] On January 5, 2021, Dogbe signed a reserve/futures contract with the Cardinals.^[10]

On March 14, 2022, Dogbe signed a one-year contract extension with the Cardinals.^[11] He played in nine games before being released on November 10 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 24.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 22, 2023, Dogbe signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.^[12] He was released on August 29, 2023.^[13]

Houston Texans

On September 13, 2023, Dogbe signed with the Houston Texans, active roster but was released six days later.^[14]

Minnesota Vikings

On October 31, 2023, Dogbe was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.^[15] He was released on November 14.

Personal life

Dogbe was born in the United States to Nigerian parents.^[16]